Michael Smith
Chief Executive Officer at Equinauts, Inc.
Network origin in Michael Smith first degree
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|---|---|---|---|
University of Wisconsin
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 425 |
Winona Capital Management LLC
 Winona Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Winona Capital Management LLC (Winona Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Laird Koldyke and Luke Reese. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 30 |
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
 Recreational Equipment, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Recreational Equipment, Inc. designs, develops and retails outdoor gear and apparel. It offers products for camping, hiking, cycling, urban lifestyle, travel, and general outdoor recreation. The firm?s products include backpacks, bikes, books, maps, car racks, dog gear, electronics, gift cards, jackets, luggage and day bags, sleeping bags, strollers and bike trailers, sunglasses, tents, and watches. The company was founded by Mary Anderson and Lloyd Anderson in 1935 and is headquartered in Kent, WA.
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| Private Company | Specialty Stores | 27 |
| Public Company | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 6 | |
| Public Company | Department Stores | 5 | |
Bag Borrow or Steal, Inc.
 Bag Borrow or Steal, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Bag Borrow Or Steal, Inc. engages in the rental and retail of designer handbags. It offers luggage and vintage; and accessories, such as watches, jewelry, and sunglasses. The firm also offers pre-owned designer handbags, shoes, and accessories; enables customers to sell their handbags; and provides hand bag cleaning, repair, and refurbishment services. The company was founded in April 2004 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.
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| Holding Company | Specialty Stores | 3 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Michael Smith via their personal network
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| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Harvard Management Co., Inc.
 Harvard Management Co., Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Harvard Management Co., Inc. (HMC) is the investment arm of President & Fellows of Harvard College, which is owned by Harvard University, a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. HMC manages Harvard’s endowment, a dedicated and permanent source of funding that maintains the teaching and research mission of the University. HMC invests these funds as a single entity, the revenue from which contributes more than one-third of the University's annual operating budget. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
University of Washington
 University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Heller Financial, Inc.
 Heller Financial, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Heller Financial, Inc. provided mercantile financing. It was acquired by GE Capital Corp. The company was located in Chicago, IL | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Mason Street Advisors LLC
 Mason Street Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mason Street Advisors LLC (MSA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. MSA provides professional portfolio management services for institutional investors by providing continuous investment advice and management based upon the individual needs and objectives of each client. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
| KELLANOVA | Food: Specialty/Candy | President Director/Board Member | |
| Pacific Lutheran University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Dragon Alliance LLC
 Dragon Alliance LLC Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Dragon Alliance LLC designs and markets sunglasses. It offerings include visually distinct sunglasses, snow goggles, motorsport goggles and softgoods. The company was founded by William Howard in 1993 and is headquartered in San Clemente, CA. | Electronic Components | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Peter Millar LLC
 Peter Millar LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Peter Millar LLC manufactures and markets lifestyle apparels. It offers casual clothing for men and women. Its products include knit shirts, woven sport shirts, sweaters, shoes, and collegiate apparel. The company was founded by Chris Knott in 2001 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Johnny's Fine Foods, Inc.
 Johnny's Fine Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Johnny's Fine Foods, Inc. manufactures dry seasoning mixes. The company was founded by Johnny Meaker in 1956 and is headquartered in Tacoma, WA. | Food: Major Diversified | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
The Commercial Club of Chicago
 The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Fusion Learning, Inc.
 Fusion Learning, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Fusion Academy & Learning Center offers customized academic learning programs and tutoring services. The firm operates as a college preparatory private institution that offers full-time classes, summer courses, tutoring sessions, or supplement credit programs. It specializes in the development and implementation of personalized mentoring programs, allowing students to customize their own class schedules and begin a new semester at any time of the year. It also offers art workshops, music classes, and homeschooling solutions. The company was founded by Peter G. Ruppert and Michelle Rose Gilman in 1989 and is headquartered in Solana Beach, CA | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Ancora Holdings LLC
 Ancora Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ancora Holdings LLC is an investment holding company. The company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in United States. The company was founded by Nicola Kinnaird, Lori Perella Krebs. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Petsense LLC
 Petsense LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Petsense LLC provides pet supplies and services. It offers grooming, training, adaptations, and vet clinics. The firm also offers dog food, cat food, small animal food, reptile food, dog treats, cat treats, vitamins and supplements, pet toys, grooming supplies, flea and tick prevention, collars and leashes, training supplies, and apparel and accessories. The company was founded by James Dougherty in 2005 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Evereve, Inc.
 Evereve, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Evereve, Inc. engages design of clothing to moms. It offers jeans, tops pants, dresses and skirts, and accessories. The clothes are designed to appeal younger, busier moms and the affordable pricing is right in line with department stores. It influences premium brands and boutique labels to design exclusive for a mom’s lifestyle. The company was founded by Michael Tamte and Megan Tamte in 2004 and is headquartered in Edina, MN. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
University of Miami
 University of Miami Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
McDonald's USA LLC
 McDonald's USA LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of McDonald's Corp., McDonald's USA LLC is a fast food chain that serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Ninety-five percent of McDonald's approximately 13,500 restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. McDonalds.com is the hub for everything McDonald's, where customers can find out more about their menu items and promotions. Founded in 2004, McDonald's USA continues to provide quality food and service to its customers. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer President | |
| PETSMART, INC. | Specialty Stores | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Hannaford Bros. Co. LLC
 Hannaford Bros. Co. LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Hannaford Bros. Co. LLC owns and operates a chain supermarkets. The firm have several departments, including grocery, meat, seafood, deli, bakery, and beer and wine and provides a selection of natural and organic products. The company was founded by Arthur Hannaford in 1883 and is headquartered in Scarborough, ME. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member President | |
| NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION | Investment Managers | President Director/Board Member | |
JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc.
 JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM) is a global, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as the result of Chase Manhattan's purchase of Robert Fleming Holdings and the subsequent merger of Chase and JPMorgan. In January 2010, JPMorgan Investment Advisors merged into JP Morgan Investment Management. JPMIM is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The firm primarily provides investment advisory services to both US and non-US institutional and retail clients. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cornerstone Brands, Inc.
 Cornerstone Brands, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Cornerstone Brands Inc. sells online home, leisure, and casual apparels through catalogs. Its direct marketing brands include Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, Improvements, Smith Noble, The Territory Ahead, and TravelSmith Outfitters. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in West Chester, OH. | Catalog/Specialty Distribution | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
First Interstate Bank (Billings, Montana)
 First Interstate Bank (Billings, Montana) Investment ManagersFinance First Interstate Bank is the investment management subsidiary of First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIBK), a financial holding company headquartered in Billings, Montana. Founded in 1971, the firm provides wealth management services to individuals and businesses. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel | |
| MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Commonwealth Edison Co.
 Commonwealth Edison Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Commonwealth Edison Co. engages in the provision of electric utility services. It focuses on the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity. It also involves in the transmission and distribution of electricity to retail customers. The company was founded in September 1907 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member | |
IA Capital Group, Inc.
 IA Capital Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance IA Capital Group Inc (IA Capital Group) is a venture capital firm founded in 1992. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Investment Committee Member | |
Amer Sports Suomi Oy
 Amer Sports Suomi Oy Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Part of Amer Sports Oy, Amer Sports Suomi OY is a Finnish company committed to reducing its impact on the environment by targeting carbon neutrality and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions in its own operations and supply chain. The company focuses on reliable, efficient, and timely supply chain management to enable the growth of its brands, which are among the world's most recognized and respected sports and outdoor brands, loved and trusted by millions. Amer Sports Suomi is mainstreaming environmental responsibility throughout its value chain. | Recreational Products | Private Equity Investor | |
Universal Standard Healthcare, Inc.
 Universal Standard Healthcare, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Universal Standard Healthcare, Inc. Provides clinical laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging services through specialty managed care programs offered by its subsidiaries. The company provides clinical laboratory testing services, home medical services, and diagnostic imaging to employer, employer group, union and government-sponsored health care benefit plans and other groups for a fixed payment per participating employee or retiree services are provided by the company . It was founded in 1990 and is located in Southfield, MI. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Northwestern University School of Law | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Nexos Capital Partners LLC
 Nexos Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Nexos Capital Partners LLC (Nexos Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| EXELON CORPORATION | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member | |
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
 Northwestern Memorial Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Northwestern Memorial Hospital provides healthcare services. The firm offers acute and tertiary inpatient care, ambulatory care, wellness and prevention programs. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member | |
Chicago Theatre Group, Inc.
 Chicago Theatre Group, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Chicago Theatre Group, Inc. encompasses a drama school and professional acting services. It produces classic and contemporary works which gives voice to wide range of artists and visions. The company was founded in July 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member | |
| Purdue University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
CIRCA, Inc. (New York)
 CIRCA, Inc. (New York) Specialty StoresRetail Trade CIRCA, Inc. engages in the operations of buying jewellery, diamonds, and watches. The company was founded by Howard F. Sommer, Chris Del Gatto, Jeffrey Singer, and Richard Tilles in 2000 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Specialty Stores | Chairman | |
| COWEN INC. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Private Equity Investor | |
| DePauw University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Johnnetta B. Cole Global Diversity & Inclusion Institute | Director/Board Member | ||
WestSphere Capital Associates LP
 WestSphere Capital Associates LP Regional BanksFinance WestSphere Capital Associates LP is a merchant banking firm. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. | Regional Banks | Chief Executive Officer | |
AbleLight
 AbleLight Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AbleLight provides medical and housing care to individuals with developmental disabilities across the United States. It offers Christ-centered support services to the people and provides resources for their families, friends, congregations and other service providers. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Watertown, WI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | General Counsel | |
BofA Securities, Inc.
 BofA Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance BofA Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of NB Holdings Corp., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Headquartered in New York, the firm was founded in 2015 and offers trade execution, trading or brokerage services to institutional clients. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Private Equity Investor |
Statistics
International
| United States | 50 |
| France | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 19 |
| Finance | 13 |
| Retail Trade | 7 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 4 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 266 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 143 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 92 |
| Chairman | 61 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 57 |
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| Jack Greenberg | 38 |
| Donald Thompson | 30 |
| Khaled El-Marsafy | 29 |
| Stephen Hooper | 24 |
| Gregory H. Sachs | 23 |
| Ivar Chhina | 21 |
| John Helm | 20 |
| Dennis F. Madsen | 16 |
| Anthony Truesdale | 14 |
| Thomas Jurgensen | 14 |
| Pamela R. Myers | 14 |
| Jay Robert Sekelsky | 13 |
| Matt Compton | 13 |
| Eric C. Apfelbach | 13 |
| Cheryl Scott | 13 |
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